First aid kits

An organised and properly stocked first aid kit can help in an emergency or accident. Learn what to keep in your kit and how to use the items.

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First aid basics

First aid is what you do to help an injured or sick person immediately after an event. Learn about the 'DRSABCD' action plan and how to find a course.

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First Aid app

A free, easy-to-use app that gives you instant access to the information you need to know to handle the most common first aid emergencies.

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First aid advice

First aid is helping an injured or sick person in the first minutes after an incident or illness. Accidents or emergencies can happen to anyone at any time. Learn the basics and you could even save a life.

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Chemical burns – first aid and treatment

Many chemicals can cause serious burns, which should be treated as a medical emergency. Learn how to perform first aid for chemical burns.

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Choking

Choking is when something gets stuck in your throat or windpipe and blocks it. Find out about choking first aid and what to do in an emergency.

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Snake bites

A snake bite is a medical emergency. Learn what to do if you're bitten by a snake. Find out about the symptoms and first aid for snake bites.

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Spider bites

Find out what to do if you're bitten by a spider. Bites from funnel-web spiders, redback spiders and white tail spiders need different first aid.

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Jellyfish stings

Jellyfish stings are common and mostly just painful. Read this page to find out when you may need to get emergency medical attention.

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Nosebleed

Most nosebleeds do not last long and are very mild. Find out what can cause nosebleeds and what to do if you or your child has a nosebleed.

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Inhaled substance or foreign object

Substances such as a liquid, powder and gas or small objects can be breathed in accidentally. Learn what to do if you inhale a substance.

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Objects or chemicals in the eye

A piece of metal, dirt or chemicals in your eye can be annoying and often dangerous. Here’s what to do if you suspect something’s in your eye.

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Swallowed substances

Common household products are often swallowed by accident. Find out how you can prevent these accidents and what to do when they happen.

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Swallowed object

Swallowing foreign objects, such as button batteries or magnets, can be dangerous. Know what to do if someone swallows a dangerous object.

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Objects in the nose

An object in the nose can go unnoticed until there is pain, swelling or discharge. See a doctor if you think your child has an object in the nose.

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Mental health first aid

A mental health first aid training program can help you know what to do in a crisis situation. Learn what’s involved, and where to find a course.

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Sprains and strains

Sprains and strains are common injuries. Learn symptoms, causes, first-aid treatment, when to seek medical attention and how they are diagnosed.

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Insect bites and stings

Explore treatment and prevention methods for insect bites and stings. Learn about symptoms, first aid and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

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Accidents and injuries

Injuries can be caused by small incidents to major accidents. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments, as well as how to be prepared with a good first aid kit.

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How to perform CPR

CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is first aid for when someone's heart has stopped or they’re not breathing. Learn when and how to perform CPR.

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Dental injury

Dental injuries can happen with falls or when playing sport. They can also happen when eating something hard. Learn about dental first aid here.

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Shock

Shock is when not enough blood circulates around the body to deliver oxygen to your organs. It can be fatal. Learn how to help someone with shock.

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Fire safety in your home

Staying warm indoors means watching out for fireplaces, candles and other fire hazards in your home. These simple tips should help keep you safe.

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Winter health hazards at home

Keeping warm indoors means watching out for heaters and other things that can cause burns and scalds. These simple tips should help to keep you safe.

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Facial injuries

Some minor facial injuries can be treated at home, while more serious injuries need medical attention. Find out about different facial injuries.

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Sea creature bites and stings

Sea creature stings and bites can be serious due to venom through their teeth, tentacles, spines, or skin. Learn when to get help.

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Defibrillators

A defibrillator can save someone's life if they have a cardiac arrest. Learn more about defibrillators and how to find and use one.

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Chest injuries

A chest injury is any injury to your chest area, between your neck and abdomen (tummy). Read about the causes and signs of injury and what to do.

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Poisoning

Poisoning is common and most cases happen at home. Learn about the symptoms, prevention and what to do when there is a poisoning emergency.

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Facial bone fractures

Facial bone fractures need medical attention. Learn more about the different types of facial bone fractures, their symptoms and treatment.

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